Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM vs Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ

26specifications compared
15differ
11identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM has 0.1 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ (0.25 m vs 0.15 m). The Canon RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ (9 vs 7). The Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ has 0.12 x more maximum magnification than the Canon RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM (0.38x vs 0.26x). Only the Canon RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM has dustproof. Only the Canon RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM has moisture-resistant.

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:16/13
- RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:10/9
Lens viewing angle, horizontal
- RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:98°-65°
- RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:78°05' - 41°25'
Lens viewing angle, vertical
- RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:74°10'-46°
- RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:56°40' - 28°15
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:108°10'-75°
- RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:88°30' - 48°50'
Closest focusing distance
- RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:0.25 m
- RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:0.15 m
Number of diaphragm blades
- RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:9
- RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:7
Maximum magnification
- RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:0.26x
- RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:0.38x
Dustproof
- RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:Yes
- RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:No

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Comparison of RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM, RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ
37 specifications	A Canon RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM View product	B Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ View product
Lens system7 differ
Component for	MILC	MILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	16/13	10/9
Lens type	Ultra-wide zoom lens	Ultra-wide zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	98°-65°	78°05' - 41°25'
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers	74°10'-46°	56°40' - 28°15
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	108°10'-75°	88°30' - 48°50'
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.25 m	0.15 m
Control ring	Yes	Yes
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.4 - 48 mm
Image sensor formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	APS-C
Lens mount interface	Canon RF	Canon RF
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36
Minimum aperture number	22	22
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers	9	7
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer typeDiffers	In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Focal length rangeKnown for one	16 - 28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer number of stops (OIS)Known for one	5.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Known for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
AF actuator	STM	STM
Camera brands compatibility	Canon	Canon
Lens coating features	Super Spectra Coating (SSC)	Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Maximum magnificationDiffers	0.26x	0.38x
Design2 differ
Market segmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Consumer
Product colour	Black	Black
DustproofDiffers	Yes	No
Moisture-resistantDiffers	Yes	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	7.65 cm	6.96 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	67 mm	58 mm
LengthDiffers	91 mm	62 mm
WeightDiffers	445 g	181 g
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap included	Yes	Yes
Lens cap modelDiffers	E-67 II	E-58 II
Rear lens cap includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear lens cap modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RF

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